Call Them In: Been To the Doctor Recently? You May Have A Pre-Existing Condition

One of the most insidious things about the new Trumpcare plan is that it removes insurance protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Thanks to an amendment by Representative Tom McArthur (R-NJ), if you:

haven’t had health insurance for 60+ days,

live in a state that participates in this waiver, and

have a pre-existing condition.

Insurance companies will be able to legally charge you more when you buy insurance.

If you or a loved one has any of the following conditions, you will be negatively affected by President Trump’s healthcare bill:

AIDS or HIV

Alcohol or drug abuse with recent treatment

Alzheimer’s/dementia

Arthritis

Any type of cancer

Cerebral palsy

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Eating disorders

Heart conditions (ex. heart disease, stroke)

Hemophilia

Hepatitis

Kidney disease or renal failure

Lupus

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Schizophrenia

Multiple sclerosis

Muscular dystrophy

Obesity

An organ transplant

Paraplegia

Paralysis

Parkinson’s disease

Pending surgery or hospitalization

Pregnancy or expectant parent (includes men)

Sleep apnea

If you’re like the vast majority of Americans, one of these applies to you or someone you love. Call your Senator today to make sure your loved ones aren’t punished for something they cannot control.

Script: I’m calling to urge ______ to not support the AHCA.

In its current form, this bill would make it harder for people with pre-existing conditions to afford health care. As someone with/As someone who has loved ones with CONDITION, I will not vote for you in the future if you make it harder for me/them to access health care. Please vote no on the AHCA.

Thank you.

Please feel free to tell your story. People’s lives are on the line, and our Senators should know that.